Marquette’s A.J. Lancour hits a ground out in the second inning of the first game of a double header against Hancock Saturday in Marquette. (Journal photo by Bill Harris)

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Blues took advantage of good defensive play in the field, as well as the lack of depth in Hancock Post 186’s bench, and played to back to back wins in a double-header Saturday at Haley Memorial Field.


Marquette won the first game 6-3, and took the second 11-4.


Blues pitcher Adam Swenor got the win in the first game, but it was Alex Lucas who drew attention on the mound for Marquette (8-1). Lucas entered the game twice during the doubleheader as a reliever, and struck out seven of the eight batters he faced in the 2 2/3 innings that he threw for the Blues.


“Alex looks good for the team, and he’s a real good pitcher right now,” Blues coach Bob Masuga said. “He’s got everything going for him, and we’re sure looking forward to a good future for him.”


To go along with the seven strikeouts, Lucas allowed no hits, no runs, and no walks.